2026/27 Tax YearCareer Change
Contracting to Permanent Salary Calculator
Calculate the permanent salary you'd need to match your contractor income.
Current Contract
Equivalent Permanent Salary
To match your contractor take-home pay
You would need a salary of
£129,108
per year
Your Contract Gross
£110,000
Your Take-Home
£80,562
Min Acceptable (-15%)
£109,742
Benefits of Permanent Employment
When comparing, remember permanent roles include:
- Paid holidays - Typically 25-30 days per year
- Sick pay - Usually full pay for a period
- Employer pension - Minimum 3%, often 5%+
- Job security - Notice periods and redundancy pay
- Training - Professional development funded
- Benefits - Health insurance, gym, etc.
Estimated value of benefits: £16,500 per year